George Grizzard
Biography
George Cooper Grizzard Jr. was an American actor born on April 1, 1928, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He worked in film, television, and stage productions, appearing in numerous television programs and Broadway plays. His career included appearances in more than 40 films, contributing to a total of 81 known acting credits on the Movie Database. Throughout his career, he received several accolades, including a Tony Award, a Grammy Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. George Grizzard passed away on October 2, 2007, at the age of 79 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
Career overview
George Cooper Grizzard Jr. was an American film and stage actor who was born on April 1, 1928, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, and passed away on October 2, 2007, in Manhattan, New York City, New York at the age of 79. Throughout his career, he appeared in more than 40 films, dozens of television programs, and a number of Broadway plays, accumulating 81 known credits as an actor on The Movie Database.
Grizzard was recognized for his work across multiple mediums, receiving a Tony Award, a Grammy Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, along with other accolades. Among his television and film projects, he became known for his appearances in programs such as The Twilight Zone, Hallmark Hall of Fame, and Thriller.
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92 titles- Flags of Our Fathers (2006) as John Bradley
- Haskett's Chance (2006) as Peyton Haskett
- Wonder Boys (2000) as Fred Leer
- Small Time Crooks (2000) as George Blint
- Sisters and Other Strangers (1997) as Ben Strickland
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as George Albright
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Charley Nott
- Scarlett (1994) as Henry Hamilton
- The 5 Mrs. Buchanans (1994)
- Alex Haley's Queen (1993) as Mr. Cherry
- Not in My Family (1993) as Malcolm Worth
- Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story (1993) as Dr. Sheets
- Iran: Days of Crisis (1991) as Jimmy Carter
- Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker (1991) as actor 'Advise and 'Consent' (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Law & Order (1990) as Defense Attorney Arthur Gold
- Caroline? (1990) as Paul Carmichael
- Studio 5-B (1989)
- David (1988) as Dr. Achauer
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel (1987) as Dr. Clayman
- The Deliberate Stranger (1986) as Richard Larsen
- The Deliberate Stranger (1986) as Richard Larsen
- Under Siege (1986) as Warren Richards
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Jamie
- The Golden Girls (1985) as George Devereaux
- Spenser: For Hire (1985)
- International Airport (1985) as Martin Harris
- Midas Valley (1985) as George Carew
- Embassy (1985) as Senator Tunnard
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dr. Aubrey Benton
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Prof. Tyler Stoneham
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Edmund Hall
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Mr. Barker
- Bachelor Party (1984) as Ed Thompson
- American Playhouse (1982) as Mr. Wooster
- American Playhouse (1982) as Mayor Peter Stockman
- Wrong Is Right (1982) as President Lockwood
- Not in Front of the Children (1982) as Leland Crenshaw
- The Shady Hill Kidnapping (1982) as Mr. Wooster
- Seems Like Old Times (1980) as Governor
- The Oldest Living Graduate (1980) as Floyd Kincaid
- Attica (1980) as Tom Wicker
- Firepower (1979) as Leo Gelhorn
- The Night Rider (1979) as Dan Kenton
- Comes a Horseman (1978) as Neil Atkinson
- The Adams Chronicles (1976) as John Adams
- Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan (1975) as Attorney Clay
- The Lives of Jenny Dolan (1975) as Ralph Stantlow
- Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan (1975) as Attorney Clay
- The Two Deaths of Sean Doolittle (1975) as Sean DooLittle
- The Country Girl (1974) as Bernie Dodd
- Indict and Convict (1974) as Bob Mathews
- The Stranger Within (1974) as David Collins
- Pueblo (1973) as Court Counsel
- Great Performances (1971) as Larry
- Happy Birthday, Wanda June (1971) as Dr. Norbert Woodley
- A Memory of Two Mondays (1971) as Larry
- Travis Logan, D.A. (1971) as Chuck Bentley
- Medical Center (1969) as Dr. Tom Forley
- Teacher, Teacher (1969) as F. Niles Putnam
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Al Marsh
- A Case of Libel (1968) as Alston
- Ironside (1967)
- Warning Shot (1967) as Walt Cody
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as Judge Ben Barr Lindsey
- Espionage (1963) as Lieutenant Bridger
- Advise & Consent (1962) as Senator Fred van Ackerman
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Douglas Martin
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Bus Stop (1961)
- A String of Beads (1961) as Joey Raymond
- Thriller (1960) as Merle Jenkins
- From the Terrace (1960) as Alexander 'Lex' Porter
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Alan Talbot / Walter Ryder Jr.
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Roger Shackleforth
- Rawhide (1959) as Capt. George Ballinger
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Pharmacist's Mate Harris
- The Detectives (1959)
- Startime (1959) as Alfred
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Ted Lambert
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Hubert Winter
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Alan Chatterton
- The Millionaire (1955) as Jerry Mitchell
- Playwrights '56 (1955)
- The United States Steel Hour (1953) as Bill
- The United States Steel Hour (1953)
- Omnibus (1952)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as F. Niles Putnam
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Paul Carmichael
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Bernie Dodd
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- The Chaser
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Grizzard best known for?
George Grizzard is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Wonder Boys (2000), Small Time Crooks (2000), The Dark Knight (2008).
When and where was George Grizzard born?
George Grizzard was born on April 1, 1928 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, USA. They passed away on October 2, 2007.
How many credits does George Grizzard have?
George Grizzard has accumulated over 92 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2006.
What is George Grizzard's background in cinema and television?
George Cooper Grizzard Jr. was an American actor born on April 1, 1928, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He worked in film, television, and stage productions, appearing in numerous television programs and Broadway plays. His career included appearances in more than 40 films, contributing to a total of 81 known acting...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as F. Niles Putnam — aged about 23
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Paul Carmichael — aged about 23
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Bernie Dodd — aged about 23
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Alan Talbot / Walter Ryder Jr. — aged about 31
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Roger Shackleforth — aged about 31
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Ted Lambert — aged about 27
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